PatchTheCVECVE-2022-41572: An issue was discovered in EyesOfNetwork (EON) through 5.3.11
CVE-2022-41572 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting eyesofnetwork. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in EyesOfNetwork (EON) through 5.3.11. Privilege escalation can be accomplished on the server because nmap can be run as root. The attacker achieves total control over the server.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-276 |
| Published | 2025-01-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-41572?
eyesofnetwork: upgrade to newer than 5.3-11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-41572 being exploited?
CVE-2022-41572 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-41572 affect?
CVE-2022-41572 affects eyesofnetwork. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in EyesOfNetwork (EON) through 5.3.11. Privilege escalation can be accomplished on the server because nmap can be run as root. The attacker achieves total control over the server.
How urgent is CVE-2022-41572?
Priority 52/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action